A client awaiting a heart transplant is experiencing decompensation of the left ventricle that will not respond to medications. The health care provider (HCP) suggests placing the client on a ventricular assist device (VAD). The client asks what this equipment will do. Which response most accurately describes the purpose of a VAD

Give the names of the following body motions produced by muscle actions: increases the angel of a joint. turns the palm downward. decreases the angle of a joint. points the toes.

Anurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “i can take two aspirin to treat headaches.” b. “i should avoid dairy products when taking this medication.” c. “i can expect fine hand tremors when taking this medication.” d. “i should not take an antacid within 1 hour of taking this medication.”

Anurse is assessing for allergies for a client who is scheduled to receive the influenza vaccine. which of the following allergies should the nurse identify as a contraindication for this vaccine? a. peanuts b. eggs c. shellfish d. milk